Thin-rim sweat-pad.



PATENTED APR, 14, 1903.

M. H. PETZER. THIN RIM SWEAT PAD.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 2, 1902.

H0 MODEL.

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THIN-RIM SPECIFICATION forming part of Letter Application filed May 2,1902.

To all, whom, it may concern:

Beit known thatLMELANoTHoN H. FETZER, a citizen of the United States,residing at Greenville, in the county of Mercer and State ofPennsylvania, have invented certain new and usefullmprovements inThin-Rim Sweat- Pads, of which the following is a specification,reference being bad therein to the accompanying drawings, forming partof this specification, in which--- Figure 1 is a perspective view of myimproved sweat-pad. Fig. 2 is a'plan view of the pad extended. Fig. 3 isa cross-sectional view of one side of the pad indicated by theline IIIIII of Fig. 1 and showing the position of the collar in dotted lines.Fig. 4 is a similar view illustrating a modified construction of thethin rim. Fig. 5 is an enlarged detail view showing a modified construction of the front rim.

My invention relates to improvements in sweat-pads for horses, adaptedto be used over'the neck and shoulders of-the animal all aroundunderneath the collar in the usual manner, the object being to provide acushion under the collar at all points around the neck. Ordinarily suchpads are made of stuffed material of a uniform thickness from the frontto the back edges and for the full length and are provided with clipssecured upon the outer sides near the front to en-' gage and hold thecollar in position. That portion of the pad extending in front ofthecollar and to which such clips are secured, being of considerablethickness and usually stulfed with hair or other resilient material, isentirely superfluous as a cushion, being entirely forward of the bearingportion of the collar, and is apt to confine and chafe the neck, whilebeing very hot and uncomfortable in warm weather.

My invention is designed to provide a pad which shall have the sameamount of necessary cushioning substance required to provide a softresilient bearing underneath the collar, with a forward portion adaptedto extend underneath and beyond that portion of the collar upon whichthe pressure from the harness is exerted, and to whichforwardlyextending portion the collar-retaining clips are secured. Suchforwardly-extending por- SWE AT-PAD.

s Patent No. 725,643, datedApril 14, 1903.

Serial No. 105,622. (No model.)

tion constitutes a thin rim of greatly-reduced thickness, giving greaterroom, ease, and comfort, preventing chafing or heating, and yet capableof performing all the necessary functions required of the ordinaryforward portion ofthe pad.

Referring now to the drawings, the main body portion of the pad iscomposed of an inner and outer covering 2 3, of canvas, duck, or enamelmuslin cloth or other suitable material, of a form as shown in Figs. 1and 2, adapted to embrace and fit the neck, between which sides isinclosed the filling or stuffing 4 of hair, jute, or other suitablesubstance, the sides being quilted together, as indicated at 5. Thefront edge or thin rim extends forwardly of the main body portion of thepad, as clearly shown, and consists of a separate thin strip or piece 6of felt, duck cloth, leather, or other suitable material, secured bystitching to or between thesides or otherwise to the main body portion.The sides 2 3 may also be extended forwardly of the main body portion ofthe pad, as indicated at 2' 3, Figs. 4 and 5, and stitched together atthe front edge, or a separate reinforcing doubled strip 7 may beinserted and stitched or otherwise secured between the extended edges,as clearly shown in Fig. 5. In these latter constructions the edges aremerely extended forward for the required distance without anyintervening cushioning substance, or, if desired, a very slight amountof the filling 4 may be stitched in between them to provide astiffening-body.

To the forwardly-extending thin rim as made in either manner as justdescribed are secured the collar-securing clips 8, of usual form,adapted to hold the pad and collar in proper relation to each other.

As thus constructed my improved sweatpad provides a very efficient,comfortable, and desirable article for the objects in view, obviatingthe objections incident to the usnal forms of pads heretofore in use. Itis simple and economical in construction and will commend itself to allthose who are familiar with this class of articles.

Changes and variations may be made in the shape, construction, ormaterial employed by the skilled mechanic; but all such changes aredesigned to be included as within the scope of the following claims.

Having described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure byLetters Patent, 1s

1. A sweat-pad for horses consisting of an elongated double-sidedcushioning portion adapted to embrace and conform to and to provide acollar-bearing around the neck of the animal, and provided With aforwardlyextending thin edge, with fastening means attached thereto andadapted to engage the front portion of the collar, substantially as setforth.

2. A sweat-pad for horses consisting of an elongated double-sidedcushioning portion adapted to embrace and conform to and to provide acollar-bearing around the neck of the animal, and provided With aforwardlyextending thin edge adapted to project under the front portionof the collar, with securingclips secured to the thin edge and adaptedto I engage said front portion of the collar, substantially as setforth.

3. A sweat-pad consisting of a cushioning portion adapted to provide abearing for the collar, and a thin edge extending beyond such cushioningportion consisting of a separate strip of material secured to thecushioning portion, substantially as set forth.

4. A sweat-pad consisting of a cushioning portion adapted to provide abearing for the collar and a thin edge extending beyond such cushioningportion, consisting of a separate strip of material secured to thecushioning portion, with fastening-clips secured thereto, substantiallyas set forth.

In testimony whereof I aftix my signature in presence of two Witnesses.

MELANOTHON H. FETZER.

Witnesses:

L. A. BURNETT,

QUINTON J. BURNETT.

